Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM
Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
StatusIn ProgressStarted about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
SeverityExtreme
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
Details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft.
* WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.